WITA educates policy makers and the public about the most pressing international trade and economic policy issues of the day.
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WITA educates policy makers and the public about the most pressing international trade and economic policy issues of the day.
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June 25, 2026
Trade at the Border: Customs, Enforcement, and Emerging Challenges
<p>As governments increasingly rely on tariffs, customs measures, and regulatory tools for economic and national security goals, viewers joined our WITA webinar for a 10,000-foot view of the shifting customs landscape. This includes the Administration’s recent customs Executive Order and the broader shift from compliance toward enforcement and implementation.<br>Our speakers unpacked evolving agency roles and new border requirements, examining these issues within a broader global context. The discussion explored what these shifts mean for companies navigating increasingly complex supply chains, rising enforcement priorities, and emerging updates shaping near-term compliance and border requirements.</p><p><strong>Featured Speakers:</strong></p><p><strong>Joshua Aikens,</strong> Head of Government Affairs, Zonos</p><p><strong>Blake Harden,</strong> Managing Director, Washington Council Ernst & Young; former Trade Counsel on the House Ways & Means Committee; and former Senior Attorney in the Office of the Chief Counsel at US Customs and Border Protection</p><p><strong>Sydney Mintzer,</strong> Partner, Customs, International Trade, Supply Chain & Distribution, Mayer Brown LLP </p><p><strong>Moderator: Felicia Pullam,</strong> Senior Director, Geo-Commerce, APCO Worldwide; former Executive Director, Office of Trade Relations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection</p>
June 11, 2026
How AI and Innovation Drive U.S. Exports
<p>At this WITA Zoom webinar, our speakers discussed how AI‑enabled digital trade platforms are expanding global market access for U.S. businesses, how AI is lowering barriers to exporting and transforming supply chains—and why digital trade, technology investment, and smart trade policy are critical to U.S. exports and job creation.<strong>Featured Remarks:</strong><strong>Bill Guidera</strong>, Deputy Under Secretary for Innovation and Engagement, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce<strong>Panel Discussion:</strong><strong>Zach Fishbain</strong>, Chief Executive Officer, Spread The Love LLC<strong>Scott Jacobs</strong>, Head of Global Public Policy, Coupang<strong>Kristin Najdi</strong>, Senior Director of Trade Policy, Information Technology Industry Council<strong>Brian Scarpelli</strong>, Senior Global Policy Counsel, Association for Competitive Technology (ACT)<strong>Moderator: Scott Friedman</strong>, Vice President, Government Affairs, Altana</p>
May 28, 2026
Agriculture Under USMCA: North American Perspectives
<p>On Thursday, May 28, WITA convened the agriculture community from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to discuss how USMCA is working in practice, key challenges, and priorities as the review process continues.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Featured Speakers:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>John Bode</strong>, President & CEO, Corn Refiners Association</p><p><strong>Joseph Glauber,</strong> Research Fellow Emeritus, International Food Policy Research Institute</p><p><strong>Sergio Gómez Lora</strong>, CEO, Mexico’s Business Coordinating Council</p><p><strong>Michael Harvey,</strong> Executive Director, Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance</p><p><strong>Moderator: Darci Vetter</strong>, Vice President of Public Affairs, Driscoll’s; former Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative</p>
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